General Foreman - Mechanical

Overview

Primary Manager of Maintenance of Locomotives and Facilities at Bowden Locomotive Shop. Manages initiatives in new technology and equipment to support mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development of Locomotive procedures for performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of Locomotives equipment.• Develop and implement the use of a maintenance records system (through use of an equipment maintenance management module) to track periodic maintenance and running repairs.• Issue the appropriate FRA reports and ensure compliance. • Train appropriate personnel in the daily use of these databases as required.• Developing managerial reports to optimize database reports.• Provide in-house training on Maintenance of Equipment software programs.• Provide administrative and operations support as may be needed for the Chief Mechanical Officer.• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become loud when performing duties in the field.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:• AS degree or 10 years related experience in all aspects of Locomotive or Car Maintenance of Equipment operations.• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, profession-al journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as data analysis associated with overhaul, periodic maintenance, and supplier contracts. • Ability to evaluate technical information associated with Component parts engineering reports and analysis.• Must hold a Florida’s Driver’s License

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:• Support safety of co-workers and promote safety throughout the company • Self-motivated with a disposition toward critical/analytical thinking and process improvement• Ability to identify issues and propose solutions• Demonstrated project planning and management skills• Must have proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written and present information to various audiences, including executives, customers and employees • Proven ability to effectively handle multiple tasks in various stages of completion• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail• Ability to work with limited supervision and flexibility as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS:• Night and weekend availability to deal with situations as they arise in an effort to keep railroad operations running smoothly• Some general travel required to respond to line of road situations in a timely manner• Applicant candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete and pass a background check and drug test, prior to the positions start date.

Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by prevailing state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.